• Preface
• Introducing Spain
• Narrowing The Options
• Making A Start
• What And Where To Buy
• The People Involved
• Understanding The Legal Document
• Money Matters
• Before You Go
• Linking It All Together
• Buying Other Properties
• Timeshare And Rental
• Cutting Red Tape
• Dealing With Your Finances
• Learning About Culture
• Living Life To The Full
• Avoiding Failure

Buying A Property In Spain

• Preface
• Introducing Spain
  • A Dream That Can Come True
  • Common Perceptions
  • Looking At The Pros And Cons Of Living In Spain
  • A Picture Of The Country
  • Demographics
  • Summary
• Narrowing The Options
  • Planning To Go
  • Deciding Where To Go
  • Green Northern Spain
  • Diverse Eastern Spain
  • Andalucia – Southern Spain
  • Vast Central Spain
  • The Holiday Islands
  • Summary
• Making A Start
  • Reading Newspapers
  • Going To Property Exhibitions
  • Viewing Alternatives
  • The International Company
  • Estate Agents
  • The Spanish Estate Agent – Inmobiliaria
  • Viewing Over The Web
  • Understanding Advertisements
  • Summary
• What And Where To Buy
  • House Names And Their Description
  • The Building Specification
  • Considering The Pros And Cons Of Each House Type
  • Living In Urbanisations And Communities
  • New Or Resale?
  • Living By The Sea Or In The Country
  • Which Direction?
  • Optional Extras
  • The Magical Housing Ingredient – Position
  • What Do People Buy?
  • Summary
• The People Involved
  • The Builder
  • The Agent
  • The Abogado (Solicitor)
  • The Bank Manager
  • The Notario
  • The Gestor
  • Checking Debts
  • Avoiding Problems
  • The Golden Rules
  • Summary
• Understanding The Legal Documents For A New Property
  • Eleven Important Steps
  • A Plan Of The House
  • Locating The Plot
  • Reservation Contract
  • The nota Simple
  • The All Important Contract
  • Community Charges – A Share Of The Costs
  • The certificado Final De La Direccion De La Obra
  • The licencia De Primera Ocupacion
  • Insurances
  • The escritura
  • Registro De La Propiedad
  • Small Building Alterations
  • Summary
• Money Matters
  • Property Prices
  • A National Picture
  • Paying The Money
  • Allowing For Additional Buying Costs
  • The Black Economy And Black Money
  • More Capital Costs?
  • What Are The Annual Running Costs Of A Spanish Home?
  • Summary
• Before You Go
  • Learning The Language
  • Taking Your Pets
  • Letting The House Back Home
  • Moving Your Furniture
  • Organising Your Travel
  • E-Commerce
  • Summary
• Linking It All Together
  • Moving In
  • Viewing The New Property For The First Time
  • Revisiting The Abogado
  • Revisiting The Bank
  • The Final Payment
  • Going To The Notary
  • Equipping The Home
  • Summary
• Buying Other Properties
  • Fast Track Conveyancing For New Houses
  • Resale Houses
  • Renovated Or Reformed Houses
  • Building Your Own Home
  • Town Planning
  • Renovated And Resale – Good And Bad Contracts
  • Only One Abogado
  • Summary
• Timeshare And Rental
  • Timeshare Is Changing
  • Looking At The Property Rental Market
  • Holiday Rental
  • Long Term Rental
  • Landlord’s Costs
  • Summary
• Cutting Red Tape
  • You Or The Gestor?
  • During The Property Purchase
  • Visiting The Town Hall
  • Applying For Residencia
  • Meeting Motoring Regulations
  • Entering The Spanish Health System
  • Making A Will
  • Summary
• Dealing With Your Finances
  • A Personal Life Plan
  • Planning Your Pensions
  • Planning Your Investments
  • Investing In Spain
  • Dealing With Personal Taxation
  • Income Tax
  • Capital Gains
  • Wealth Tax
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Summary
• Learning About Culture
  • What Is Culture?
  • Es Bueno Descansar Y No Hacer Nada Despues!
  • Religion
  • The Family Group
  • How The Spanish Party
  • Eating Out
  • Customs, The Arts And Opera
  • The Shopping Experience
  • Buying Wine And Olive Oil
  • Summary
• Living Life To The Full
  • Motoring
  • Accidents
  • Getting The Name And Address Correct
  • Coming To Terms With Communications
  • Three Police Forces
  • How Foreigners Party
  • El Tiempo Libre
  • Joining A Social Club
• Avoiding Failure
  • A Need To Learn
  • Reasons For Failure
  • Summary